Donation sent. Maybe someone can check out the new vehicle to assure it is going to be mechanically sound as a donation?
Need some Land Rover community help
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Just a thought, what year is the van? Is it in good shape beside the motor? I know some of you had mentioned fixing the motor that was in it but on some of these domestic cars we should be able to get a decent low miles motor for between 400 and 700 dollars on the junk yard interchange. If you local guys could put it in for them it could be done cheaply. I think it would be safer to have known good used motor with a warranty than to be going through a blown up motor you aren't terribly familiar with. If you get me their van info and zip I will see if there are any motors close. I am not trying to push the issue one way or the other, just an option.
Marty, that's a great idea - and I'll definitely pitch in, but have never done a motor swap before, and don't have a hoist... So I definitely can't be on point, but I'll do what I can to help, for sure.
ptschram
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I rarely do this sort of thing, but given who asked for it and the explanation, I gave some, not much (hey, I'm behind on my own bills!), but I've got it better than they do so it's time to share.
Make sure the oldest one doesn't fuck it up and can go to school.
Make sure the oldest one doesn't fuck it up and can go to school.
ptschram
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If we let you do the swap PT it will probably roll out of the shop with a supercharged 4.2 under the hood 
Drillbit said:
I think it's an 00 or 01 chrysler V6, but could be wrong. Zip is 22942. I'm working so it might be this evening before I can confirm
Just checked and if its a town and country there are two available engines, both are around 500 bucks in your area
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Sent. Also, not to steal from PT's good karma, I'd be happy to organise Chainsaw Johnny to pick up the van, bring it here to install the replacement engine, as we're a little closer...
enjoi1968 said:
Thanks! We are working on getting the FB page!
Nicholas has just been addmitted to the UVA hospital. I'll update after I go see him after work. Total of donations is over $1800! His dad sounded like he was in tears when I told him a little while ago.
Broke right now, but we get paid by the 6th and if you are still lacking please bump this thread to remind me and I'll be glad to donate.
current total is close to $2000.
Nicholas is in UVA Hospital with pneumonia. We went to see him tonight and spent a long time talking to his parents. They have seen the paypal donations and are over whelmed by the generosity. They are trying to think of a way to say thankyou to everyone. I will try and figure out if the best thing is to fix the van or replace when I talk to them tomorrow. If replacement is the best route then I might try and expand a little more and speak to a local car dealer. Other wise I think repair sounds like the best idea and I think there are numerous people that are more than capable of helping out. There is going to be a raffle for a very nice hunting rifle soon. I would have had that done tonight, but I have had too much going on to figure out the details yet.
Here is a pic taken tonight. He is trying his best smile. No matter how bad he hurts he always gets a smile out for the camera.
Nicholas is in UVA Hospital with pneumonia. We went to see him tonight and spent a long time talking to his parents. They have seen the paypal donations and are over whelmed by the generosity. They are trying to think of a way to say thankyou to everyone. I will try and figure out if the best thing is to fix the van or replace when I talk to them tomorrow. If replacement is the best route then I might try and expand a little more and speak to a local car dealer. Other wise I think repair sounds like the best idea and I think there are numerous people that are more than capable of helping out. There is going to be a raffle for a very nice hunting rifle soon. I would have had that done tonight, but I have had too much going on to figure out the details yet.
Here is a pic taken tonight. He is trying his best smile. No matter how bad he hurts he always gets a smile out for the camera.
